Travel and Accommodations


Texas Junior Academy of Science

April 1—2, 2008
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas

Texas Junior Academy of Science Home Page
General Location:

Centrally located in the heart of Texas, the Texas A&M University campus and College Station, better known as "Aggieland", is approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capital of Austin.
By Air:
Fly to Easterwood Airport (CLL) in College Station, just 5 minutes to the west of campus, or George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, about one and a half hours to the southeast of College Station. If you are driving to campus from the airport, follow our directions by car from Houston.
Parking:

Car/Passenger Vans ONLY (Clearance: 8' (1st level), 7' (all other levels): West Campus Parking Garage - permit provided by Outreach office in advance.

Bus (and vans that do not fit in Garage) ONLY: Throckmorton Street
Accommodations:

Visit the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau for a comprehensive list of hotels, motels, etc. in the Bryan/College Station area. Given below are several facilities where discounted group blocks have been made. These are for Texas Junior Academy of Science participants only.

Facility March 31 April 1 Reservation Cut-off Date*

Hyatt Place
1100 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
979-846-9800
Group Code: TJAS
Rate: $109/night

10 Rooms 10 Rooms March 7, 2008

Hampton Inn & Suites
925 Earl Rudder Freeway South
College Station, TX 77845
979-694-2100 or 800-HAMPTON
Group Code: TJA
Rate: $89/night

25 Rooms 25 Rooms March 17, 2008
Additional Maps:
Texas A&M University Home Page